RELEVANT This Week

JUNE 6, 2017 [RELEVANT THIS WEEK]( THE BEST OF RELEVANTMAGAZINE.COM STORY OF THE WEEK [Eden, Evil and the Surprising Message of 'Wonder Woman']( The unnoticed parallels between Diana's upbringing and the average Christian's The new superhero epic Wonder Woman is a great action film, but beyond the comic book adventure and blockbuster budget, the movie deals with some interesting themes. This week, we look at how the latest installment in the DC universe parallels biblical ideas about sin, Eden, purpose and what it means to truly pursue a calling—even when things seem impossible. [READ NOW]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [• Justin Bieber reminded fans in Manchester that ‘God is good in the midst of the darkness.’]( Justin Bieber was among the pop stars who performed with Ariana Grande at the One Love Manchester benefit concert, an event that honored the victims of a recent terror attack at one of Grande's shows and raised money for organizations helping them. In a powerful speech—which you can [watch here](—he told fans that God is present even in times of tragedy, adding, “I’m not going to let go of hope. I’m not going to let go of love. I’m not going to let go of God.” [• The media doesn't seem to be covering the child trafficking epidemic in Cambodia.]( Despite the lack of major media coverage, Cambodia is one of the worst places in the world for child sex trafficking. [We take a look]( at the shocking numbers and how you can help some of the world’s most vulnerable children. [• John Mark McMillan released a brand-new song about his struggle with anxiety.]( In the lead-up to his upcoming album Mercury & Lightning, singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan released a powerful new single inspired by his spiritual battle over anxiety. Explaining “Enemy, Love.,” he wrote on Facebook, “Anxiety. I try to control my world and since that is SUPREMELY not possible… I get anxiety … There are just things I can’t know, I can’t hold, and I can’t control. Not to be irresponsible or dismissive, but I’m realizing when I “let go” of my ideals and ego, I also become much better at holding onto what I actually have – And that’s beautiful.” You can read the full post and [hear the song here](. [• We break down seven really bad reasons not to read the Bible.]( Look, if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll admit that sometimes it’s not easy reading the Bible. But that’s not an excuse to just ignore it. [We find]( the bad—but common—reasons people choose not to read it and explain why regularly engaging with Scripture is the key to having a healthy spiritual life. [• Comedian John Crist took his “Bible Verse Lady” to Last Vegas.]( The comedian and viral video star decided to see what would happen if he brought his character —who just so happens to have a Scripture reference ready for every possible situation—to Sin City. [The results]( are as funny as you would think. [• What does "fellowship" actually look like? (Hint: It’s more than just being good friends.)]( “Fellowship” is one of those church-y words with a meaning that can get lost in all of the Sunday morning jargon. But in reality, it’s one of the most important concepts in the Christian life. [We examine]( why. [• A new J.R.R. Tolkien book was released—100 years after he first began working on it.]( A century after the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy author began working on his novel Beren and Lúthien, it’s [finally being published](. And yes, it takes place in Middle Earth. The story was actually first written when Tolkien was just 25 and was inspired by his real-life relationship with his wife. MOST SHARED RELATIONSHIPS [The Big Lie Everyone Believes About Having Kids]( FILM [The Spiritual Reason We’re Drawn to Disney Remakes]( DEEPER WALK [Here’s Why Lent Still Matters]( © 2017 RELEVANT Media Group. All Rights Reserved [SUBSCRIBE]( If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter, click [here](